February 3 2025
- Elzard van der Peet joins Light Insurance, one of PIB’s three Dutch businesses
- Former MD and Light founder Ronald van de Laar stays on the Light board
Elzard van der Peet has been named as the new Managing Director of Light Insurance, one of PIB Group’s (‘PIB’) Dutch businesses.
Elzard joins from Raetsheren, an insurance broker based in Alkmaar, after a ten-year career in the insurance industry in the Netherlands. Effective 1 February, he takes over from Ronald van de Laar, who founded and led Light for the past 35 years.
Ronald will remain with Light, joining the Board to support Elzard and the executive team, focusing on continued client service excellence, as well as spearheading further M&A and related projects.
Alongside Light, PIB’s portfolio in the Netherlands also includes broker Risqwise and Thoma Exploitatie BV, a broker and MGA acquired in December 2024.
PIB Europe Chief Executive Officer Onno Janssen commented: “We have big ambitions for our three Dutch businesses, and we’re excited to see where Elzard helps to take Light in the next few years.
“But while we look to the future with hope and expectation, we look to the past with gratitude and respect for the job that Ronald has done since we acquired his business in 2021. It’s great that he is remaining with Light and that is very much to the benefit of PIB Group in the Netherlands.”
Elzard van der Peet commented: “Joining PIB Group and Light Insurance at this exciting time of rapid expansion and dynamic growth is a fantastic opportunity, and it’s one of the key reasons I was drawn to this role. I’m eager to contribute to PIB’s goal of driving further growth, while preserving a culture rooted in entrepreneurship and collaboration, with our clients and people at the heart of everything we do. I’m thrilled to start this journey with Onno, Ronald and the Lights team in the Netherlands.”
Ronald van de Laar commented: “As Light's founder, I have had the immense privilege of holding the helm for an incredible 35 years. During this time, Light has been more than a company—it has been a cornerstone of my life. Having known Elzard for more than 20 years, I trust completely in his vision and capabilities to steer Light into its next era. As a board member, I’ll continue supporting Elzard and Light’s incredible team.